Karen Grossart
Larbert,Stirlingshire
Summary
An experienced, compassionate professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and extensive experience in providing evidence based interventions to support learners and colleagues to develop and grow. Adept at active listening, conflict resolution, and fostering a safe, supportive environment where learners/colleagues feel heard and empowered. Passionate in promoting health, resilience and positive change through collaboration, structured goal setting and planned interventions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire
2007.10 - Current
Head of Physical Education and Athletics Director
St Dominic's International School
São Domingos de Rana, PORTUGAL
2004.08 - 2007.08
Head of Secondary PE
New International School of Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
2000.08 - 2004.08
Assistant Principal Teacher of Guidance
Angus Council
Monifieth, Angus
1998.08 - 2000.08
Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
Alloa, Clackmannanshire
1994.08 - 1998.08
Teacher of physical education
Central Region
Stirling and Falkirk, Stirlingshire
1992.08 - 1994.08
Education
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
Heriot Watt University - Moray House
Edinburgh 1988.09 - 1992.06
Postgraduate Certificate of Guidance - Guidance
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh 1996.09 - 1997.08
Postgraduate Diploma - Management
University of Leicester
Leicester 2005.08 - 2007.03
Journey Practitioner - Cellular Healing
The Journey
Various - Europe 2008.03 - 2009.08
EFT Level 3 Advanced Certificate - Emotional Freedom Technique
Tania Prince Associates
Manchester 2010.03 - 2010.03
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Masters - NLP Master
Michael Spence NLP Ltd
Edinburgh 2012.01 - 2012.12
Skills
- Strong - Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Self-Awareness
- Goal setting
- Organisation
- Ethical Practice
- Problem-Solving
- Flexibility
Affiliations
- Swimming, walking, cycling, learning to play the guitar
Accomplishments
Commonwealth Baton Bearer
3 x Scottish National League Div 1 Volleyball Champions
4 x Scottish Cup wins Volleyball
5th Women Nakon Phanom 1/2 Marathon
Completed numerous Triathlons: Thailand and Zurich
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Timeline
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Masters - NLP Master
Michael Spence NLP Ltd
2012.01 - 2012.12
EFT Level 3 Advanced Certificate - Emotional Freedom Technique
Tania Prince Associates
2010.03 - 2010.03
Journey Practitioner - Cellular Healing
The Journey
2008.03 - 2009.08
Principal Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
2007.10 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Management
University of Leicester
2005.08 - 2007.03
Head of Physical Education and Athletics Director
St Dominic's International School
2004.08 - 2007.08
Head of Secondary PE
New International School of Thailand
2000.08 - 2004.08
Assistant Principal Teacher of Guidance
Angus Council
1998.08 - 2000.08
Postgraduate Certificate of Guidance - Guidance
Edinburgh University
1996.09 - 1997.08
Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
1994.08 - 1998.08
Teacher of physical education
Central Region
1992.08 - 1994.08
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
Heriot Watt University - Moray House
1988.09 - 1992.06